Q. Do you still have entries?

Yes, we have entries for the tinaugural June 5, 2022, Bank of America 13.1. Start the process.

Q. How much does it cost to join the team?

For a limited time, you can join the Heroes team for just $1. Mercy Home will cover your $95 race entry fee.

Q. Once I register for your team, am I in the race?

No. After signing up, you will receive an email with a unique link to register for the race as part of our team. You will be asked for credit card information but will not be charged (no promo code needed). Mercy Home will approve your entry and pay the fee once you complete registration.

Q. What happens if the race get canceled?

For the latest information on this, please visit the official Bank of America Chicago 13.1 website.

Q. What is the fundraising minimum?

The event has set the fundraising minimum for all charities at $500.

Q. How do my supporters make a donation?

The preferred method is by credit card on the fundraising webpage you set up on this platform. To locate your page, use the search box at the top of the page. If a donor wants to write a check, it should be written to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls and have your name and marathon in the memo line. Checks should be sent to:

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
Attn: Marathon
1140 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607

Q. What if someone donates cash?

If they want a tax receipt and acknowledgement of the gift, the best method is for you to write a check and attach their information to it.

Q. Do matching gifts count toward my minimum?

Because every company distributes matching gifts differently, we suggest you use them to supplement your fundraising rather than relying on them. Be assured that gifts will be credited to you once they come in.

Q. What is the deadline for my minimum fundraising commitment?

The deadline to meet your fundraising commitment is Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Q. What if I don't meet my minimum?

You must submit payment for the remaining difference (fundraising minimum minus amount raised) before packet pickup for the event.

Don't see your question here? Email Heroes team leader Mary Connolly at marcon [at] mercyhome [dot] org for answers.